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BORJA, George George Borja, 60, died Friday, June 23, 2006 at his home in Goose Creek, SC. Born September 26, 1945 in Guam, he was the son of George Douglas Kline and Catalina Castro Borja. In 1969 he became a Merchant Mariner, and later was a firefighter in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. As a former resident of the State of Washington for 12 years he was employed with the US Postal Service. He moved to Goose Creek in 1994. George and his happy go-lucky spirit will be deeply missed by his four children: Kathy Borja Seco of Goose Creek, SC, Gregory Borja, Sonny Borja and Daisy Ruiz, all of the State of Washington, three sisters: Doris Nesmith of Charleston, SC, Mary Nededog and Thelma Espirtu, both of Guam, and thirteen grandchildren. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 510 St. James Ave., Goose Creek. Immediately following the Mass, his family will receive friends until 4:00PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. Condolences may be sent via www.mcalister-smith.com Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 30, 2006.

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Teena Martinez

July 4, 2006

I just want to say I'm sorry to hear about Uncle George passing away. He was always kind and nice to me. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Dottie & Alan Keith

June 30, 2006

Our thoughts & prayers are with the Borja & it's extended family, whom we came to know thru Doris. May you find comfort in each other at this difficult time.

June 30, 2006

You will be missed but not forgotten by many. You were a good friend and we'll miss your smile. Love, Leonard & Pam

Outer Vision Corp Staff

June 30, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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